How Many Syllables In Ample?
2syllables
Ample has 2 syllables, am-ple. It is a disyllabic word.
ample
/ˈæm.pəl/ UK /ˈæm.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, am.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æm.pəl/
Division By Letters
am-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ample
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Ample Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ample?
Ample has 2 syllables, am-ple. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæm.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in ample?
The first syllable, am, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ample?
Ample has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ample into syllables?
By sound, æm.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, am-ple.